Happy New Year 2011! Emily's MAW/GKTW Trip - The Final Gives!

[ms_mckenna]

Oh so sweet pictures of them hanging their ornaments

 

[Emilyswish]

Our second package today came from The Englers in MN.

Matching Toy Story Shirts!!!!!!

Carter with Woody!

Drew and Buzz!

Emily and Jessie

Brenna and Jessie

And all 4 shirts - they are just fantastic. THANK YOU!!!!!!!

 

[Emilyswish]

Oh I love the pictures! I would quote but I have an Emily asleep on me. I am so glad they figured out whose blankets were whose and they like them. I figured it was something they could use at home too and I know when we were there in November it got pretty cool at night. The princess funny faces picture is one of my favorites of all time
You guys are getting so close!!! Are the kids wishing Christmas away yet so they can get to Disney?

I LOVE the bag that is so cool.

Ahhhhhhh! You checked this too fast!
I realized after I posted that I didn't write about the hair clips you sent, so I went back and added that! Sorry!

 

[ms_mckenna]

Ahhhhhhh! You checked this too fast!
I realized after I posted that I didn't write about the hair clips you sent, so I went back and added that! Sorry!

Oh lol whoops I am glad they like them I am up checking Disney trip prices shhh don't tell anyone

 

[fulseasmama]

All the items from the big give are amazing but the best part of all is the smiles on your wonderful kids faces! Your trip is going to be here so soon...how exciting. Thanks for sharing all the fun of the big give packages with all of us.

 

[marvali]

Wow, so many new posts, and so many packages from the Big Give!!! I learned so much about the people involved in the Big Give and their Big Hearts reading along in Tim's PTR! What a great group of people, and the things they make and send just always amaze me! So many wonderful things for such a wonderful family!!!

for you and ALL the Big Givers!!! What a great time of the year for so many people to be a blessing to each other!

 

[Emilyswish]

Oh lol whoops I am glad they like them I am up checking Disney trip prices shhh don't tell anyone

Who me, I would never tell . . . or do that myself!

All the items from the big give are amazing but the best part of all is the smiles on your wonderful kids faces! Your trip is going to be here so soon...how exciting. Thanks for sharing all the fun of the big give packages with all of us.

Thanks! I figure it's the least I can do to show how thankful we are!

Wow, so many new posts, and so many packages from the Big Give!!! I learned so much about the people involved in the Big Give and their Big Hearts reading along in Tim's PTR! What a great group of people, and the things they make and send just always amaze me! So many wonderful things for such a wonderful family!!!

for you and ALL the Big Givers!!! What a great time of the year for so many people to be a blessing to each other!

I was a bit behind on posting pics so I decided I had to get them up to date last night!

It's true, we feel very blessed with this trip and the Give. "It's the most wonderful time of the year . . . "

 

[marvali]

It's true, we feel very blessed with this trip and the Give. "It's the most wonderful time of the year . . . "

Oh no, now that song's stuck in my head!!! So glad it's close to Christmas and I like that one!!!

 

[IheartDDuck]

I'm joining! We're going to be there over New Year's as well.

Going back to get caught up.

 

[Emilyswish]

I'm joining! We're going to be there over New Year's as well.

Going back to get caught up.

Hi!! Thanks for joining in!

 

[Granna4679]

Wow...you have gotten a lot of Big Gives. They are all fantastic. I love the matching hats for the dresses. How cute is that going to be on Emily?

The scrapbooks and Autograph books will be a lasting treasure too. And all the outfits, hair clips, and blankets, and other goodies only add to the fun! You children are just adorable. I have enjoyed each and every one of the pictures. I can't wait to see your trip pictures when you return.

 

[Emilyswish]

(I realize I'm showing my newbie-ness here, but we need to know!!)

I know the WDW parks are near each other. But we'll be driving from one park to another on the days we're park hopping. So about how far is it from MK to DHS and Epcot to AK? Or any other combination just in case? I know some are connected by monorail, but I'm guessing it'll be easier for us to drive. I really don't know. Any help is appreciated.

Also, for those who have been to Universal, can you go to both US and IOA without having to exit one and enter the other, are they connected? Or is it like 2 separate parks next to each other?

 

[Emilyswish]

Wow...you have gotten a lot of Big Gives. They are all fantastic. I love the matching hats for the dresses. How cute is that going to be on Emily?

The scrapbooks and Autograph books will be a lasting treasure too. And all the outfits, hair clips, and blankets, and other goodies only add to the fun! You children are just adorable. I have enjoyed each and every one of the pictures. I can't wait to see your trip pictures when you return.

Thanks Anita, I plan to take lots and lots of pics!!!

 

[ms_mckenna]

Who me, I would never tell . . . or do that myself!

LOL I think I priced out 30 different trips last night. My husband is just at the do whatever point bless his heart. I don't remember reading have you guys been before? Cause if you have not beware you may become addicted.

(I realize I'm showing my newbie-ness here, but we need to know!!)

I know the WDW parks are near each other. But we'll be driving from one park to another on the days we're park hopping. So about how far is it from MK to DHS and Epcot to AK? Or any other combination just in case? I know some are connected by monorail, but I'm guessing it'll be easier for us to drive. I really don't know. Any help is appreciated.

Also, for those who have been to Universal, can you go to both US and IOA without having to exit one and enter the other, are they connected? Or is it like 2 separate parks next to each other?

Epcot is connected to MK through the monorail. We never drive we use the buses the boats and the monorail so I am not helpful on that. I know there IS a website that has how many minutes it takes etc. I will look or maybe someone has it bookmarked?

MK is connected to EP by monorail and EP is walking or boat ride distance from DHS. They are not directly connected though. Well other than a bus ride.

BTW I am starting to think we are on the same schedule lol.

 

[scouthawkk]

(I realize I'm showing my newbie-ness here, but we need to know!!)

I know the WDW parks are near each other. But we'll be driving from one park to another on the days we're park hopping. So about how far is it from MK to DHS and Epcot to AK? Or any other combination just in case? I know some are connected by monorail, but I'm guessing it'll be easier for us to drive. I really don't know. Any help is appreciated.

Also, for those who have been to Universal, can you go to both US and IOA without having to exit one and enter the other, are they connected? Or is it like 2 separate parks next to each other?

Here's a link that I found very helpful when we were driving. Plug in where you are starting, where you are ending, and it comes up with ways/directions with app. length of time it will take. It lists US and SW, but I'm not sure it really works for that. I'm also not sure how the Universal stuff is situated because I've never been there.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/transportation/transportation1.cfm

 

[PurpleEars]

I have been following along on your PTR (aka lurking since I haven't had time to actually type in a reply). I want to say thank you for sharing your family's pictures and trip planning. It is truly exciting to see your family's expressions when the Big Give boxes/packages are opened. I love how Brenna have different "special" outfits or accessories on different days. I hope your family will have a nice Christmas. Just think - you will be off to Florida to make lots of special memories soon!

 

[IheartDDuck]

I just got caught up. Your kids are all so beautiful, and my heart absolutely swells for all of the wonderful things that you've gotten in the big give!

 

[Emilyswish]

LOL I think I priced out 30 different trips last night. My husband is just at the do whatever point bless his heart. I don't remember reading have you guys been before? Cause if you have not beware you may become addicted.



Epcot is connected to MK through the monorail. We never drive we use the buses the boats and the monorail so I am not helpful on that. I know there IS a website that has how many minutes it takes etc. I will look or maybe someone has it bookmarked?

MK is connected to EP by monorail and EP is walking or boat ride distance from DHS. They are not directly connected though. Well other than a bus ride.

BTW I am starting to think we are on the same schedule lol.

I think we might be on the same schedule too! DH and I have both been as teenagers, he went once with his aunt. And I have gone 4 times! 3 times with my family (when I was 6, 12, and 14 or so). Honestly, I have a terrible memory and the only trips I remember was my first trip, when I rode Space Mountain for the first time) and the second trip when my Mom stepped off of the curb on Main Street looking at Minnie when we had just entered the park and broke her ankle!!!!! Then my senior class trip was to WDW so I went for that and that was the last time I have been (that was 1995)! The kids have never been.

Here's a link that I found very helpful when we were driving. Plug in where you are starting, where you are ending, and it comes up with ways/directions with app. length of time it will take. It lists US and SW, but I'm not sure it really works for that. I'm also not sure how the Universal stuff is situated because I've never been there.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/transportation/transportation1.cfm

Thanks so much, I'll check it out!

I have been following along on your PTR (aka lurking since I haven't had time to actually type in a reply). I want to say thank you for sharing your family's pictures and trip planning. It is truly exciting to see your family's expressions when the Big Give boxes/packages are opened. I love how Brenna have different "special" outfits or accessories on different days. I hope your family will have a nice Christmas. Just think - you will be off to Florida to make lots of special memories soon!

Brenna is too funny with her dress up stuff! Thanks for reading, I am ready to make some lifelong memories!!!

I just got caught up. Your kids are all so beautiful, and my heart absolutely swells for all of the wonderful things that you've gotten in the big give!

Awww, thank you. I know, the Big Give has been so amazing, we can't thank everyone enough!!!

 

[Emilyswish]

9 DAYS!!!!!!!!

Ahhh, the packing starts tonight!


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[IheartDDuck]

9 DAYS!!!!!!!!

Ahhh, the packing starts tonight!


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Whoo, 9 days! Better get crackin!